Black Bitossi Lamp, Italy, 1960
By Bitossi
Located in Bronx, NY
Bitossi lamp, Italy, 1970s ceramic in a black and silver multi layered glaze in excellent condition
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Bitossi Ceramic Petite Cocktail Table
$1,800Sale Price|28% Off
Bitossi Ceramic Petite Cocktail Table
By Bitossi
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Bitossi ceramic petite cocktail table. Wonderful colors.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Striped Mid-Century Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
Italian manufacturer Bitossi Ceramiche in the 1960s. The bowl features six horizontal bands, shiny glazed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Mid century painted ceramic lighter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in View Park, CA
A vintage Italian mid century modern ceramic table lighter by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, imported by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
$552Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in London, GB
Mid-century decorative vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1960s). From their 'Sahara' range, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Large, Mid-Century Modern, art pottery, table lamp by Aldo Londi for Bitossi features a banded
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Pesce Fish Pottery Bowl, Aldo Londi, Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Modern Pesce Fish Pottery Bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, 1960s
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Italian Earthenware Flower Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
$994Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Italian Earthenware Flower Vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in London, GB
Mid-Century Italian earthenware flower vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1950s). An early and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Mid Century Ceramic Lava Glaze Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi, Jonathan Adler, Aldo Londi
Located in San Diego, CA
details that transition between high design and organic minimal styles. Mid-Century, Hollywood Regency
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
Aldo Londi Bitossi Blue Ceramic Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, 1968
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
Aldo Londi Bitossi Blue Ceramic Table Lamp, Mid-Century Modern, 1968
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Aldo Londi Bitossi Table Lamp, Blue, Ceramic, Signed. Hand tooled decoration. Chunky ceramic table
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi “Fritte” Ceramic Box, Italy 1960's
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Rare Bitossi box with a Mondrian pattern made of fused colored glass.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Glass
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
$388Sale Price|50% Off
Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Pitcher by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Valencia, VC
surface, so characteristic of the Bitossi production during the Mid-Century period. Handcrafted in Flavia
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware
Pat of Mid-century Metallic Glazed Ceramic Table Lamps by Bitossi for Bergboms
By Bergboms, Bitossi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Fabulous pair of ceramic table lamps by the Italian designer family Bitossi designed and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Modern Bitossi Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Italy, 1950s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Modern in the Tradition of Good Taste" Large scale Raymor Bitossi Vase by Aldo Londi Yellow
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery, Ceramic, Clay
Unusual Ceramic Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Outstanding and rare lamp by Bitossi, made in Italy ca' 1960's. Beautiful hand painted swirl
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Unusual Bitossi Lamps
$8,500 / set
Pair of Unusual Bitossi Lamps
By Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An pair of unusual, ceramic lamps by Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960s. Whimsical decoration, typical of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century Italian ceramic table lamp in blue/green shade by Bitossi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Beautiful ceramic glazed table lamp designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This lovely lamp is made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Table Lamp for Bitossi
$3,600 / item
Ceramic Table Lamp for Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Sagaponack, NY
rich dark glaze on a bronze base. Made in Italy by Bitossi, circa 1950s. Lamp body is 24" high and
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Bitossi Ceramic Lamps, Italy, 1970
$3,900 / set
Bitossi Ceramic Lamps, Italy, 1970
By Bitossi
Located in Bronx, NY
Bistossi lamps Italy 1970 for Bergboms Sweden gold ceramic with a middle part with a look of a birch tree they were produced in collaboration with Swedish Bergboms. Rewired for the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-century space age ceramic ashtray, Aldo Londi Bitossi Italy 1970s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Firenze, IT
Mid-century space age blue and red ceramic ashtray Aldo Londi, Bitossi Montelupo Italy, 1970s H
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Modern Bitossi Ceramic Blue Horse Pottery by Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and chic horse sculpture circa 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi. This piece features all glazed
Category
Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Table Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Italian ceramic and brass table lamp by Bitossi. Newly rewired for US, new vanilla linen
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Pottery Lamp Mid Century Modern Art 24" Height
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Atlanta, GA
Colorful Mid Century Ceramic Lamp, by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy, circa 1960s. The height to the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Large Italian Bitossi Red Terracotta Cherub Putti Garden Planter Flower Pot
By Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
impression. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 15" Diameter. *Currently 5 available.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Terracotta
Bitossi Italy for Raymor Ceramic and Glass Mosaic Ashtray, Catchall Mid Century
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Outstanding 1960s Aldo Londi for Bitossi ceramic catchall or cigar ashtray. Imported and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Art Glass
Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha Sculpture by Aldo Londi, Mid-Century Modern
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Bitossi Kwan Yin Buddha, ceramic, white, black. Medium scale Kwan Yin Buddha finish in a textured
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi ceramic vase, 1950s
By Bitossi
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Vaso in ceramica Bitossi, Made in Italy, Anni '50. Bellissimo e Raro Vaso in ceramica con disegno
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Enamel
Bitossi Lidded Ceramic Box, Italy, c.1955
By Bitossi
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Bitossi Lidded Ceramic Box, Italy, c.1955.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Architectural Bitossi Lamps
$3,800 / set
Pair of Architectural Bitossi Lamps
By Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of impressive Bittosi lamps in turquoise crackle and lava ceramic. Very stately and architectural these lamps measure 39.5" to the top of the solid brass finials, and 23.5" ce...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Rimini Blu Ashtray by Bitossi, Mid-Century Modern Italy
By Aldo Londi, Raymor, Bitossi
Located in Miami, FL
A vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern handmade ceramic footed cigar ash receiver in the vibrant
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Sgraffito Ceramic Majolica Ashtray Catch All
By Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The unusual Mid-Century Modern catch all or ashtray was made by Bitossi in square shape with four
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Italian Mid-Century Ceramic Box -- Fused Glass Fish Motif
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Minneapolis, MN
, dating to the mid-20th century and retailed by Raymor. The rectangular form is distinguished by its
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Aldo Londi Ceramic Candlestick Blue Glazed Bitossi Mid 20th Century Rimini Blu
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite Bitossi candle holder embodies the vibrant spirit of mid-20th-century Italian
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Pair of ceramic lamps by Bitossi
$5,742 / set
Pair of ceramic lamps by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Pair of ceramic lamps by Bitossi Pair of glazed ceramic lamps in shades of gold and copper. By
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Ceramic
Aldo Londi Bitossi Hand-Painted Ceramic Table Lamps, Mid-Century 1960s
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian hand decorated ceramic lamps feauring a light brown background and exhuberant stylized fauna and flowers in light blue, lilac, and celadon. Rewired for use in the USA...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Style Ceramic Lamp, Beige Sculptural Globet
By Bitossi
Located in Rijssen, NL
Heavy quality large ceramic table lamp in the style of Bitossi, 1970s. This lamp base brings rich
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Bitossi Cat Sculpture Flavia Italy - Textured Ceramic Signed
By Bitossi
Located in Delray Beach, FL
A charming mid-century Italian ceramic cat sculpture by Bitossi for Flavia, Italy. Finished in a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Aldo Londi Table Lamp, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Bitossi Aldo Londi ceramic lamp with encased decoration to the center and top in Rimini blue and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi, Table Lamp, Ceramic, Sweden, 1960s
By Bitossi
Located in High Point, NC
A pink and off-white glazed stoneware table lamp designed and produced by Bitossi, Sweden, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
City Scape Table Lamp by Bitossi
By Bitossi
Located in Sagaponack, NY
by Bitossi, produced in Italy, circa 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Italian Ceramic Bitossi Lidded Jar or Bowl
By Bitossi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Italian Mid Century design by Bitossi. The bowl is hand crafted and glazed in the Bitossi
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Vase produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, pictorial decoration
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
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Ceramic, Pottery
Large Bitossi Yellow Lamps, Italy 1960's
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Large yellow glazed table lamps with rings of incised decor on their walls. 32x21 Base 22x8
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vase produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, pictorial decoration
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vase produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s.
By Bitossi
Located in Arezzo, Italy
Ceramic planter produced by Ceramiche Bitossi Montelupo, 70s. Glazed ceramic, pictorial decoration
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Mid Century Modern Tall Rimini Blue Vase Bitossi & Aldo Londi Rosenthal Netter
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous tall vase by Aldo Londi designer for Bitossi of Italy. Amazing color, Rimini Blue with a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Mid Century Modern Large Bitossi Rimini Blue Bowl by Aldo Londi C1965
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic large (10.5) inches x 3 deep bowl by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. Rimini Blue such a
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Clay
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Fish Motif Ceramic Vase by Londi for Bitossi, 1960s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Mid-Century Modern Handmade Fish Motif Ceramic Vase by Londi for Bitossi, 1960s The color is very
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-Century Italian Ashtray or Catchall Dish by Aldo Londi for Bitossi c.1950
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in San Francisco, CA
iconic mid-century modern era with the famous Rimini Blu collection (1959) and collaborations with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Bitossi Drink Stand, Italy 1950's
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
An amazing ceramic drink stand on a teak pedestal, the ceramic is filled with tricolors crackled fused glass, a process called “Fritte.”
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Ceramic, Glass, Teak
Mid Century Italian Post Modern Bitossi Ceramic Planter or Vase after Sottsass
By Goodfellow & Sons, Bitossi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A funky post modern design from Bitossi and produced by Goodfellow circa 1970's. Very much in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Planters, Cachepots and Jardini...
Materials
Ceramic
Handcrafted Modernist Ceramic Vase by Bitossi, Minimalist Design
By Bitossi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Modernist Minimalist vintage Mid Century Modern studio pottery ceramic Vase in brown and white. Minimalist
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Black Bitossi Lamps, Italy, 1970
$4,900 / set
Pair of Black Bitossi Lamps, Italy, 1970
By Bitossi
Located in Bronx, NY
Bitossi lamps Italy 1970s ceramic in a black and silver multi layered glaze with an earthy super
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Bitossi Sgraffito Majolica Oval Bowl Catch All
By Bitossi
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare, unusual Mid-Century Modern catch all bowl was made by Bitossi in organic oval shape with
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Epic! Rimini Blue Mid Century Modern Italian Pottery Lamp Bitossi 50s Aldo Londi
$12,000Sale Price|38% Off
Epic! Rimini Blue Mid Century Modern Italian Pottery Lamp Bitossi 50s Aldo Londi
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in Peoria, AZ
most beautiful lamps in the world! Period. The Rimini blue color is the most coveted of the Bitossi
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pottery, Wood
Unusual Ceramic Box By Bitossi Raymor, Italy
By Bitossi
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual ceramic box by Bitossi for Rosenthal Netter, Italy, ca' 1960's, signed. Geometric design
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Bitossi Fish Scales Lamp, Italy 1960's
By Bitossi
Located in New York, NY
Large lamp in matte brown glaze augmented with a vivid yellow enameled abstract pattern. Size of base only, wired.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Ceramic
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Mid Century Bitossi For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic mid century bitossi available at 1stDibs. Each mid century bitossi for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and metal. There are 1164 variations of the antique or vintage mid century bitossi you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century bitossi — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century bitossi, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one mid century bitossi that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bitossi, Aldo Londi and Raymor produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Mid Century Bitossi?
Prices for a mid century bitossi can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $100 and can go as high as $31,016, while the average can fetch as much as $1,352.
A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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